Villa's kids got the season off to a flying start with a 5-0 demolition of last term's FA Youth Cup winners.

Nathan Delfouneso got the ball rolling midway through the first-half and the Young Lions were excellent value for a 1-0 half-time lead.

Villa dominated proceedings after the break and goals from Dominic Hoffbauer, James Collins (2) and Marc Albrighton completed a superb 90 minutes.